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Prakash Padukone

Badminton Player

Birthday June 10, 1955

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace India

Age 69 years old

#145,478 Most Popular

About

Indian former badminton star who won gold medals at events like the All England Championships and the Badminton World Cup. His life is the subject of the 2006 biography "Touch Play."

Before Fame

He was introduced to badminton by his father and made his tournament debut at the 1962 Karnataka State Junior Championship.

Trivia

He became the first Indian player ever to win the All England Championship.

Family Life

He has two daughters with a woman named Ujjala.

Associated With

His daughter is famous Indian actress and model Deepika Padukone, best known for films like "Om Shanti Om."

Popularity

Most Popular #145,478 Badminton Player #20

First Name Prakash #2 June 10 Athlete #33

69 Year Old Gemini #35 Last Name Padukone #2